Gatineau police later told Radio-Canada they were investigating the driver for both driving while impaired and for the alleged assault.

Police said the Crown is still reviewing the file to determine whether charges should be laid.

The driver is currently suspended. The STO said it was aware of both allegations and would be conducting an internal investigation.

An STO bus pulls up at the de la Gappe station in Gatineau, Que., on Nov. 24, 2018. An Ottawa man says he was attacked by a bus driver at the station who was angry that he couldn't speak French. Police also received reports the driver was impaired. (Radio-Canada)

'Like he wanted to pick a fight'

Govas told Radio-Canada that he asked the bus driver to leave him alone after their initial interaction.

"I said to him, 'Can you please go back to your bus? 'Cause you're in my face there, my bubble, and you're not supposed to harass people,'" Govas said.

Govas said he moved away, and that's when the bus driver allegedly started punching him.

"It's like he wanted to pick a fight," he said.

Govas said he filed a complaint with police later that day and hopes the driver will be punished, adding he's never had a problem with the language barrier before.